• James Stewart Ainsley (Jim)

    James Stewart Ainsley (Jim)
    In Loving Memory ~
    Aug 31, 1946 ~ Oct 23, 2026
    It is with breaking hearts we announce the passing of Jim Ainsley. He leaves behind his wife, and Life Partner Marilyn Strongitharm, Ainsley, daughter Sarah, brother Brien (Jane), sister Wendy Cooper, (Craig) and sister Terry McDougall, along with many nieces and nephews.
    He began his life in Calgary first born to Marjorie and Ralph, a bit of a wild youth, He broke his arm riding a bull, but also played guitar. Early on he moved to BC and attended S
  • UPDATE: Comox Valley RCMP has one individual in custody after Merville incident

    UPDATE: Comox Valley RCMP has one individual in custody after Merville incident
    Comox Valley RCMP confirmed that they have one individual in custody following the Nov. 6 incident that led to the closure of the area around Coleman and Hardy roads in Merville.
    “There was no threat directed toward the general public at any time and we thank everyone for their patience and cooperation,” Comox Valley RCMP said in a 6:45 p.m. post made to their Facebook page.
    At around 2:30 p.m. in the afternoon on Nov. 6, members of local social media groups reported the closure of Coleman R
  • Funds being raised for Okanagan flagger hit by car in work zone

    Funds being raised for Okanagan flagger hit by car in work zone
    Donors are chipping in financial support for a Spallumcheen flagger who was struck by an SUV in a work zone last month, leaving her with severe injuries.Michelle Tapp has been a flagger for 10 years, making sure people navigate work zones safely. She clocked in at 6 a.m. on the morning of Oct. 7, a day that started out normally until a life-altering incident took place.The details of what happened aren’t fully clear. The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP says it’s investigating the incident but did
  • Beaded poppies worn by Indigenous peoples to commemorate veterans during Remembrance Day

    Beaded poppies worn by Indigenous peoples to commemorate veterans during Remembrance Day
    A special type of poppy is worn by Indigenous people to commemorate those who had died serving Canada.In Canada, more than 12,000 First Nations, Inuit and Métis people have served, according to Veterans Affairs Canada.
    Joy Bremner, Métis knowledge keeper and elder, said that in wearing the beaded poppy, they are honouring the fallen members of their families.
    “So the Métis themselves have started doing beaded poppies, and because the beadwork is a fairly large component of our cultural hist
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